Testing for Parasitic Draws and Intermittent Electrical Problems

Feb 2018 | 0 comments

It’s best to have a game plan before you start. Before you even break out wiring diagrams or test equipment, it’s a good idea to ask the customer under what circumstances the problem occurs.

This test with 000.0mV across the fuse shows a good fuse ...

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X Marks the Spot, Part 2: The X-Files

Oct 2022

What to be aware of when servicing and repairing BMW’s Sports Activity Vehicles and Coupes. This month, we will take a further look at BMW’s X-series of vehicles, but first a quick review. (If you missed part 1, click here.) BMW started the Sports Activity Vehicle...

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Tackling Pesky BMW Oil Leaks

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Tips and tricks for getting it right the first time Oil leaks can be tricky but they don’t have to be daunting or unsolvable with the right procedures and shop policies in place. Oil is slippery stuff. All modern BMW engines use a high quality synthetic oil. If it can...